The Atlantic's 10 Best Albums of 2021

The most memorable music made during a disorienting year, from Lorde, Arca, Jazmine Sullivan, and more

Published: December 14, 2021 11:00 Source

# 1

New Long Leg by Dry Cleaning

Album • Apr 02 / 2021 Post-Punk

# 2

KicK iii by Arca

Album • Dec 01 / 2021 Deconstructed Club Glitch Hop Experimental Hip Hop

# 3

Outside Child by Allison Russell

Album • May 21 / 2021 Contemporary Folk Americana

# 4

Album • Jun 25 / 2021 West Coast Hip Hop

# 5

fishmonger by underscores

Album • Mar 25 / 2021 Hyperpop Indie Pop

# 6

Solar Power by Lorde

Album • Aug 20 / 2021 Folk Pop Singer-Songwriter

# 7

SoulFly by Rod Wave

Album • Mar 26 / 2021 Trap Pop Rap Southern Hip Hop

# 8

True North (Deluxe) by Ninajirachi & Kota Banks

Album • Apr 16 / 2021

# 9

Heaux Tales by Jazmine Sullivan

EP • Jan 08 / 2021 Contemporary R&B Neo-Soul

# 10

My Parade by iLoveMakonnen

Album • Apr 13 / 2021 Pop Rap Trap Alternative R&B